Ever wonder what it's like to live in rural Spain? Divine Word Missionary Marlon Bobier Vargas, who is fulfilling his Cross-Cultural Training Program (CTP) as part of his formation with the Society of the Divine Word, found out.
To say that he experienced culture shock is an understatement. Marlon grew up in the capital of the Philippines, Manila, population 1.8 million. For his CTP training, he was assigned to Niebla, population 4,000. He shares what he learned from the people of Niebla.

Our Sunday Visitor talked with four Divine Word Missionaries at various stages in their ministerial lives to learn more about the charism of the Society of the Divine Word and how they serve those most in need.

April 4 marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a day when the world tragically lost a moving voice for peace, justice and equality. Today more than ever, we need the inspiration and wisdom of people like him, people who can continue his legacy.

In the latest installment of "Just Words and Divine Word Action," seminarian Marlon Bobier Vargas SVD takes us with him as he embarks upon the famed pilgrimage El Camino de Santiago. Join the journey!​